| Place | Oceania: Australia, New South Wales, Newcastle |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 012866 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
Hurley, James Francis (Frank) |
| Place made | Australia: New South Wales, Newcastle |
| Date made | 14 July 1942 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
HERE IS HOWN THE TAPPING SIDE OF THE OPEN HEARTH FURNACE PLANT AT THE BROKEN HILL PROPRIETY'S ...
Description
HERE IS HOWN THE TAPPING SIDE OF THE OPEN HEARTH FURNACE PLANT AT THE BROKEN HILL PROPRIETY'S NEWCASTLE STEEL WORKS. THIS SIDE OF THE FURNACE IS LOWER THAN THE CHARGING SIDE WITH THE RESULT THAT WHEN THE MOLTEN STEEL IS READY TO TAP A PLUG IS KNOCKED OUT OF THE FURNACE AND THE STEEL FLOWS INTO THE WAITING 80-TON LADLES. ETC......